Description
The Hydra Thermagraph Jacket utilizes infiDRY® 20K Fabric, providing an exceptional 20,000mm waterproof rating and 15,000gm2 breathability. This robust combination ensures you stay dry in heavy snowfall, sleet, and even light rain, while allowing significant moisture vapor to escape when you’re working up a sweat. All seams are fully taped with Bemis® tape, creating an impenetrable barrier against moisture. A Durable Water Repellent (DWR) finish further enhances water shedding from the fabric surface.
The defining technology in this jacket is the Thermagraph® Body Mapping Insulation System. Instead of a uniform layer of insulation, 686 strategically places infiLOFT® insulation (typically 120g, 140g, or other varying weights depending on the model year) in areas where your body needs warmth the most – around vital organs, the spine, and other key zones. These insulated panels are surrounded by a breathable, moisture-wicking mesh. This intelligent design provides warmth without bulk, allowing for excellent mobility and efficient temperature regulation by enabling excess heat and moisture to escape from uninsulated zones. This versatility is crucial for the varying conditions and activity levels experienced in Utah’s mountains.
Further enhancing temperature control are Air-Flo™ mesh-lined underarm vents, allowing for quick heat dumping when hiking or pushing hard. The jacket features an adjustable helmet-compatible hood that is often removable, and an attached adjustable powder skirt with the Pant Jacket Connect™ System to create a seamless snow-blocking barrier with compatible 686 pants.
Other practical features include a Phone Heater Pocket to extend device battery life in the cold, Internal Goggle + Lens Stash Pocket, Inner Lycra Wrist Gaiters with Inner Thumb Grips to seal out snow and cold, and a Full Velcro Closure Sleeve Pass Pocket with Key Clip. Many versions also feature an asymmetrical front zipper, which can offer more comfort around the chin and neck, though preference for this feature varies.
Why choose the 686 Hydra Thermagraph Jacket at Salty Peaks?
For the serious rider in the Millcreek area who demands a high-performance jacket capable of tackling Utah’s most challenging conditions, the 686 Hydra Thermagraph Jacket is an outstanding choice. Its strategic insulation keeps you warm without overheating, its high waterproof and breathability ratings ensure you stay dry, and its array of thoughtful features enhances comfort and functionality on the mountain. Whether you’re making laps in a blizzard or earning your turns in the backcountry, this jacket provides the protection and intelligent design you need.
